US Bridges

Iron Mtn RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 1.4 MI N Keswick Dam RD · Structure no. 06C0261

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Mtn RD over Spring Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Iron Mtn RD over Spring Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIron Mtn RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.4 MI N Keswick Dam RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.62958, -122.46968
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2012)
Projected traffic461 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Iron Mtn RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron Mtn RD over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Iron Mtn RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Iron Mtn RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns Iron Mtn RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.